Description
Learn how to make a delicious and budget-friendly ‘Poor Man’s Prime Rib’ using a beef chuck roast that mimics the tenderness and flavor of prime rib. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a juicy and flavorful roast that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Additional:
- Fresh herbs or horseradish sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Roast: Remove chuck roast from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes. Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, smoked paprika, and Dijon mustard. Rub olive oil over the roast and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Cook: Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare or 140°F for medium.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 15–20 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve with desired accompaniments.
Notes
- This recipe replicates prime rib’s tenderness and flavor using an economical cut.
- Resting the meat after cooking is crucial for maintaining juiciness.
- Leftover roast is ideal for sandwiches or hash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (varies by size)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
